NFL · 9 hours ago

2026 All Division Team: AFC South

Bo Marchionte

Host · Writer

All AFC South Division Team: Notable Snubs
Notable Snubs
- QB: J. Stroud (Texans)
- WR: Jakobi Meyers (Jaguars)
- DE: Laiatu Latu (Colts)
- DB: Travis Hunter (Jaguars)
- DB: Kamari Lassiter (Texans)
DeForest Buckner was hard non-starter as well as several others in the AFC South. Travis Hunter is more of play on keeping the younger eyes on talented yet undeveloped prospects.

Titans second year quarterback Cam Ward has plenty of talent around him to take a huge step in year two.
All AFC South Division Team
All AFC-South Division Team
- June 23: AFC North
- June 24: AFC East
- June 27: AFC West
- June 28: AFC South
- June 29: NFC North
- June 30: NFC East
- June 31: NFC West
- August 3: NFC South
Building one all-division roster wasn't about simply picking the biggest names. Every selection came from a blend of recent PFF grades, Pro Bowl recognition, All-Pro caliber play, production, durability, scheme fit, and, yes, a little personal opinion.

Some of these choices will have fans nodding in agreement.

Others may spark heated debates.

This isn't meant to be the only correct roster it's the recipe for assembling the most complete AFC East super team entering the season. Four rivals. One elite roster.

Every position forces those questions.

This isn't meant to be the only correct roster. It's our recipe for assembling the best possible AFC South team entering the 2026 season. Love it or hate it, if it gets you talking football with your buddies, then we've accomplished exactly what we set out to do.

Love it or hate it, if it gets you arguing about football with your buddies, then I’ve done my job.

Let's dig in.
All AFC-South Division Team: Offense
Offensive Unit

QB: Trevor Lawrence (Jaguars)

RB: Jonathan Taylor (Colts)

WR: Alec Pierce (Colts)

WR: Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars)

WR: Nico Collins (Texans)

TE: Tyler Warren (Colts)

LT: Cole Van Lanen (Jaguars)

LG: Quenton Nelson (Colts)

C: Tanor Bortolini (Colts)

RG: Peter Skoronski (Titans)

RT: Bernhard Raimann (Colts)

FB: Rigoberto Sanchez (Colts)

The AFC South offense blends proven veterans with emerging stars. Trevor Lawrence remains one of the division's most gifted quarterbacks, while Jonathan Taylor gives this team a home-run threat capable of carrying an offense.

Brian Thomas Jr. and Nico Collins headline a dangerous receiving corps with size and explosive playmaking ability, while Alec Pierce stretches defenses vertically. Second year tight end Tyler Warren adds another weapon over the middle.

Up front, Quenton Nelson continues to anchor one of football's most respected offensive linemen, joined by a talented supporting cast that gives this offense balance, toughness, and plenty of firepower.
All AFC South Division Team: Defense
Defensive Unit
- DE: Will Anderson Jr. (Texans)
- DT: Jeffery Simmons (Titans)
- DL: Danielle Hunter (Texans)
- LB: Josh Hines-Allen (Jaguars)
- LB: Cedric Gray (Titans)
- LB: Foyesade Oluokun (Jaguars)
- OLB: Travon Walker (Jaguars)
- CB: Derek Stingley Jr. (Texans)
- CB: Kamari Lassiter (Texans)
- FS: Antonio Johnson (Jaguars)
- SS: Jalen Pitre (Texans)
This defense is built to attack quarterbacks.

Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Josh Hines-Allen, and Travon Walker create relentless pressure from every angle, while Jeffery Simmons remains one of the NFL's premier interior defensive linemen.

Oluokun and Cedric Gray provide range and tackling ability at linebacker.

In the secondary, Derek Stingley Jr. headlines one of football's elite cornerback groups, with Kamari Lassiter developing into a quality complement.

Antonio Johnson and Jalen Pitre give this defense versatility, physicality, and playmaking ability on the back end.
All AFC South Division Team: Special Teams
Special Teams
- K: Ka'imi Fairbairn (Texans)
- P: Rigoberto Sanchez (Colts)
- LS: Ross Matiscik (Jaguars)
Ka'imi Fairbairn has consistently been among the NFL's most reliable kickers, converting clutch opportunities from all distances.

Rigoberto Sanchez remains an outstanding field-position weapon with excellent hang time and placement, while Ross Matiscik has quietly established himself as one of football's premier long snappers.
All AFC South Division Team: Notable Snubs
Notable Snubs
- QB: J. Stroud (Texans)
- WR: Jakobi Meyers (Jaguars)
- DE: Laiatu Latu (Colts)
- DB: Travis Hunter (Jaguars)
- DB: Kamari Lassiter (Texans)
DeForest Buckner was hard non-starter as well as several others in the AFC South. Travis Hunter is more of play on keeping the younger eyes on talented yet undeveloped prospects.

Titans second year quarterback Cam Ward has plenty of talent around him to take a huge step in year two.
All AFC South Division Team
All AFC-South Division Team
- June 23: AFC North
- June 24: AFC East
- June 27: AFC West
- June 28: AFC South
- June 29: NFC North
- June 30: NFC East
- June 31: NFC West
- August 3: NFC South
Building one all-division roster wasn't about simply picking the biggest names. Every selection came from a blend of recent PFF grades, Pro Bowl recognition, All-Pro caliber play, production, durability, scheme fit, and, yes, a little personal opinion.

Some of these choices will have fans nodding in agreement.

Others may spark heated debates.

This isn't meant to be the only correct roster it's the recipe for assembling the most complete AFC East super team entering the season. Four rivals. One elite roster.

Every position forces those questions.

This isn't meant to be the only correct roster. It's our recipe for assembling the best possible AFC South team entering the 2026 season. Love it or hate it, if it gets you talking football with your buddies, then we've accomplished exactly what we set out to do.

Love it or hate it, if it gets you arguing about football with your buddies, then I’ve done my job.

Let's dig in.

Jul 28 6:40 PM

SpreadMoneyTotal

TEX

+1.5

+150

O 8

TB

-1.5

-178

U 8

Jul 28 6:40 PM

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BAL

+1.5

+120

O 9.5

DET

-1.5

-142

U 9.5

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